Rodrigo Y Gabriela ///// 01/06/06 ///// Wedgewood Rooms
Went to see these tonight >>>>
Two mexicans, currently residing in Ireland playing Acoustic guitars in
front of 400 people in a rock venue... usually they're designated to
playing more Jazz-orientated venues. It was important for them to make
clear that its not Flamenco that they play and also Rodrigo went on for
quite a while about Crocodiles. For the most part Gabriela (an amazing
female guitarist, I can't say I've ever seen a girl play better) plays
rhythms made up flamenco-esque strumming and percussive sounds off of
the guitar body. Rodrigo plays the 'twiddly bits' on top and is by no
means you're regular able guitarist. A mish mash of styles, their
original material is mostly flamenco/mexicana styled. Admidst this they
managed to squeeze in medleys including 3 metallica cover songs and a
Dave Brubeck (take five,oh yes) finished off by some Led Zep and Pink
Floyd. A self-confessed cynic when it comes to live music, I really
enjoyed tonight twas really impressive and probably the most fun to be
had at an acoustic concert.
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